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Ternstroemia japonica - Thunb.

Common Name
Family Theaceae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Forests and thickets at elevations of 200 - 2800 metres in southern and western China[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan and the Himalayas where it grows at elevations of 1,200 - 1,500 metres.
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Weed Potential No
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Half Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade
Ternstroemia japonica


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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Ternstroemia japonica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

T. gymnanthera. (Wight.&Arn.)Sprague.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Hedge; North Wall. By.

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent  Dysentery  Malaria

The root and the stem bark are astringent[218]. They are used in the treatment of dysentery[240]. The leaves are used in the treatment of malaria[218].

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Other Uses

Hedge  Hedge

Used as a screening or hedging plant[200].

Special Uses

Hedge  Hedge

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Cultivation details

Requires a lime-free soil and a sheltered position[182]. Succeeds in a fertile humus-rich well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in part shade[200]. Succeeds in north-facing sites[200]. Generally considered to be a tender shrub, but it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c if the wood has been well-ripened[200] and succeeds outdoors in the mildest maritime areas of Britain[182, 200]. Any pruning is best carried out in spring[188].

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Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse[200]. Sow stored seed in a greenhouse in early spring[188]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots once they are large enough to handle. Grow the young plants on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse and plant out in late spring or early summer. Cuttings of half ripe wood, August in a frame[200].

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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